Description
A hearty and comforting soup inspired by Olive Garden’s popular Zuppa Toscana. This recipe features sausage, potatoes, and kale in a creamy broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 bunch kale, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft.
- Pour in chicken broth and water, then add diced potatoes.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Add the chopped kale and heavy cream, stirring well.
- Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
- This soup freezes well; reheat on the stove for best results.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for desired heat level.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams